Profession remote sensing technician

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Remote sensing technicians collect airborne data. They utilise equipment aimed for the collection of data and determination of geographical points in order to help in a variety of operations such as land conservation, urban planning, and military operations.

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Personality Type

Realistic
/ Investigative

Knowledge

Photogrammetry

The science of taking photographs from at least two different locations in order to measure land surfaces to be represented in a map, 3D model or physical model.

The scientific discipline that studies the land, phenomena, characteristics and inhabitants of Earth. This field seeks to understand the natural and man-made complexities of Earth.

Remote sensing techniques

The different techniques to obtain information on objects and phenomena on Earth's surface without having physical contact with them, such as electromagnetic radiation, radar imaging, and sonar imaging.

Surveying

The technique of determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional position of points and the distances and angles between them.

Mathematics

Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove the truth or falsity of these conjectures. There are many fields of mathematics, some of which are widely used for practical applications.

Geodesy

The scientific discipline that combines applied mathematics and earth sciences in order to measure and represent the Earth. It studies phenomena such as gravitational fields, polar motion, and tides.

Skills

Work with computer data systems such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Collect data using GPS

Gather data in the field using Global Positioning System (GPS) devices.

Execute analytical mathematical calculations

Apply mathematical methods and make use of calculation technologies in order to perform analyses and devise solutions to specific problems.

Possess visual literacy

Interpret charts, maps, graphics, and other pictorial presentations used in place of the written word. The graphics used vary from process to process; therefore, the professional must have sufficient knowledge of the field in order to follow and use the information presented.

Keep task records

Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.